"This is a 61-key portable board. It is light – about 10 lbs. The keys are plastic, but they are touch sensitive . That is critical. Cheap keyboards don't have that. However, look to the left... no pitch bend wheel. That hurts."
"Let's hit the 'Portable Grand' button. [Play piano demo] . That is a stereo sample from Yamaha's concert grand. For a keyboard this age, that sounds fantastic. Let's try an E-Piano. [Play Rhodes demo] . Great for beginners." yamaha psr 295 review
"Here is the problem: 32-note polyphony. If you hold the sustain pedal and play a big chord with auto-accompaniment... [Demonstrate notes cutting out] . You hear that? The sound cuts off. Modern boards have 48 or 64. Also, connecting to a modern iPad is clunky—this uses old USB standards." "This is a 61-key portable board
"Flip it around. You have a headphone jack (silent practice), a sustain jack (must-have), and an Aux In. The Aux In is cool—you can plug your phone directly into the keyboard to play along with Spotify." That is critical
"Should you buy it? Yes if: You are a parent with a curious 7-year-old or you want a cheap camping keyboard. No if: You are an adult learner serious about piano. You'll miss the weighted keys. For $50-$80 used? Steal. For $150? Run away."
"The Yamaha Education Suite is the secret weapon. It turns the lights on the keys (well, on some models) and waits for you. It is actually better than apps for learning finger placement."